Peter Tufts House, Medford, Mass.

Description

One albumen print of the Peter Tufts House, formerly and incorrectly known as the Cradock House, in Medford, Massachusetts. The Peter Tufts House was built from 1677-1680. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century. The print measures at 7 x 10 inches. On the verso of the mount, the following is written: "Craddock [sp] House. Medford, Mass / 1634 [illegible] (first [underlined] brick building in New England)." In a different hand, the phrase "from Baker, October, 1952." is written along the right side of the verso. The Peter Tufts House is the oldest brick building in Massachusetts.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
dwellings
historic houses
two-story
Colonial American styles
exterior views
historic buildings
albumen prints
mounts (secondary support)

Inscription

Craddock [sp] House. Medford, Mass / 1634 [illegible] (first [underlined] brick building in New England) (handwritten)
from Baker, October, 1952 (handwritten)

Physical Descrption

1 photographic print : albumen, mounted ; 7 x 10 inches

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Date of Acquisition

2009

Reference Code

PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.002

Acqusition Type

Gift

Date Notes

late 19th century

Credit Line

Gift of Darthmouth College, 2009

Places

Medford (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Material Type

albumen prints
mounts (secondary support)

Subjects

Photograph
House
Architecture

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Geographic / Mass. / Medford

Related Items

Massachusetts - Medford

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